Bella Vista Photography has moved to Raleigh, North Carolina. We will continue to exhibit at shows and offer classes in the mid-Atlantic area from time to time, but coming soon look for our participation in shows and class offerings in the Triangle area of North Carolina!

Learn the essential camera settings in an afternoon. This introductory class on Sunday June 11th is for people with a digital camera who are interested in learning how to successfully use their camera beyond automatic / program modes. Master these five settings and you'll be well on your way to photographing with greater confidence and more reliable results.Read More

We offer Gift Certificates which can be redeemed for a gift of our photography, private lessons, or applied to one of our Bella Vista Photography run classes. Gift certificates are available for purchase online here or email Mary Louise for more unique requests.Read More

Mary Louise has signed up to be one of three new organizers for the North American Nature Photography Meetup Group for the National Capital Region. She is looking forward to planning some future nature photography field trips for the group. Read on to find out more info about these (mostly) free field trip opportunities.Read More

May 2016 join professional photographer Mary Louise Ravese photographing the quintessential Tuscany experience in a small group photography workshop. Extend your trip with an optional 3-night trip to the Cinque Terre. Refine your skills, learn new techniques and come home with some great photographs and stories. Save $200 when you register by March 18, 2016!Read More

Mary Louise to teach two classes: "Digital Photography: Fundamentals for Beginners" and "Using Adobe Lightroom to Organize, Edit and Share Your Photographs" in March / April at the Center for Lifelong Learning at Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA.Read More

Mary Louise is happy to announce that she will start teaching photography classes this fall at the Center for Lifelong Learning at Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. Her first class will be "Digital Photography: Fundamentals for Beginners". Wednesdays September 30 - October 21 from 3:30 - 6 pm. Contact Shenandoah University Center for Lifelong Learning to register.Read More

September 13 - 20 come explore the French Riviera with acclaimed photographer Mary Louise Ravese. Learn how to shoot like a travel photographer, capturing the grand vistas, quiet back streets, glamor of the nightlife and sweet moments of life that convey a sense of this part of the world. More information and online registration Read More

Mary Louise will be returning to Italy again this spring. Join her as she explores some of her favorite parts of Tuscany with a small group of only 6 photographers May 14 - 24. Register by March 31st to save $200 on your workshop registration.Read More

Get your creativity flowing with our Saturday afternoons Abstract Photography sessions in January. This intermediate level workshop is for those who understand basic digital SLR camera use and are looking for a creative challenge, unique photo opportunities and to expand the vision of their "photographer's eye". The workshop is divided into 3 self contained sessions, each one concentrating on a different technique: unique reflections, light painting, bubble-mania. Take 1 session or all 3 and save $. Register by January 4th for a discount! Space is limited, act now.Read More

For those short on time, Mary Louise's 3 hr Digital Photography Essentials private lesson session helps people understand the essential camera settings to effectively use their digital camera off automatic/program mode. A great quick start option for those with a new camera they are unfamiliar with.Read More